The five SAB anthems contained in this collection are ready when you need them most! Slim Sundays, 'blizzard' Sundays, summer choir, or any time an easily prepared anthem is needed quickly because of brief rehearsal time or limited resources. And although these anthems are easily prepared, they're still highly effective. Created by veteran composer/arranger Jay Althouse, Ready, Set, Sing! is an indispensable resource you'll use time and time again! / Choeur SAB

Christmas Joy (Easter Joy) is a seasonal anthem that features texts for both Christmas and Easter. Suggested corresponding lectionary readings for Christmas include Psalm 97, Isaiah 62: 11-12, Luke 2: 1-20, and Titus 3: 4-7 - and basic homiletical theme is joining with the heavenly angels to proclaim the good news that the Savior is born! Suggested corresponding lectionary readings for Easter include Psalm 118: 14-24, John 20: 1-9, Acts 10: 34-43, Colossians 3: 1-4, and 1 Corinthians 5: 6-8 - one basic homiletical theme is announcing the triumphant Resurrecton of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. / Choeur SAB

Par KANDER JOHN / BEALE CHARLES (Arr.). John Kander and Fred Ebb created a number of 20th-century show classics, including Cabaret and Kiss of the Spider woman, but Chicago is perhaps their greatest and best-loved show of them all. On the surface And All That Jazz is a celebration of bohemian excess of every conceivable kind. Sing the fantastic, showstopping melody with great energy, have a ball and relish the rich word painting. There is an underlying dark side, however, which shows itself at the end when Roxie murders her unfaithful husband in anger. Vibrato is appropriate and a clear, well-tuned, brash sound that carries a mile is more important than a refined, classically rounded tone here. Make sure the words are exceptionally clear and above all, prioritise telling the story. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity of musical styles. From Broadway, pop and folk to spirituals, gospel and original works, the series is arranged for 3 part choirs (soprano, alto and a combined male-voice part) providing flexibility for any choir. Complete with straight-forward piano accompaniments supporting the vocal lines, the Faber Choral Singles series guarantees the perfect repertoire for every occasion – so get exploring and get singing! / Choral Music / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes

Par GOODALL HOWARD. The theme tune to the BBC TV series 'The Vicar of Dibley' has already joined the ranks of best-loved TV themes - not surprising when one considers that its composer has written many other memorable themes, including those to the 'Black Adder' and 'Red Dwarf' series. This is an arrangement for upper voice choir. / Niveau : Assez Facile / Feuillet / Choeur

Celebrating the Mohawk heritage and Canadian landscape of the poet Pauline Johnson, Mark Sirett captures the passion and grandeur of the lyrics and serves them up for any accomplished women's choir. / Choeur SSA Et Piano

Edition no.: BA 5691-90ISMN: 9790006535439Volume / Series: Female ChoirArranger: Breuer, Heribert / Focke, MartinLanguage(s) of work: LatinLanguage(s) of text: German, EnglishProduct format: Piano reductionThe choral scene is in a state of change! On the one hand, more and more choirs are lacking in male voices, yet at the same time, more and more female choirs are looking for high-quality literature beyond folksong arrangements. Bärenreiter is responding to these general trends with the publication of arrangements for three-part female choir (SMA) of well-known, frequently-performed works.The first editions to be published are Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?s ?Coronation Mass? K. 317 (BA 5691), a much-performed work within the standard repertoire and the ?Missa brevis in D major? K. 194 (BA 5690-90), a charming alternative for use in church services. With great skill and sensitivity to the music, Heribert Breuer has carefully retained the substance of the original works, at the same time giving them a completely new sound quality.- Arrangements for female choir (SMA) based on the Urtext of the ?New Mozart Edition?- Idiomatic piano reductionsThe arrangerHeribert Breuer was professor of choral conducting and music theory at the Berlin University of the Arts until 2010. He is founder and director of the Berlin Bach Akademie, and has made a name for himself with his numerous arrangements of works from Bach to Schubert.

The familiar Latin text has been set many times by many composers, but this dynamic and rhythmic composition rises above. Opens with a driving marcato theme, which is brilliantly contrasted by the expressive, legato B section. A dramatic choral work that delivers an impressive effect. / 3 Parties Mixtes

Arrangeur: Mac Huff. Par BEYONCE / MC HUFF (ARR.). In addition to providing the voice of lioness Nala in the 2019 live action remake of Disney's The Lion King, Beyoncé created an anthem perfectly situated for choral singing--a collective, full-throated pop/gospel appreciation of the resilience of the human (and animal) spirit!/ Recueil / Choeur à 3 Chant SSA

A well-known hymn tune is paired with an earnest new text and setting. The expressive vocal lines give way to soaring phrases, heightening the message of praise and worship. This new SAB voicing of the best-selling SATB edition makes the anthem accessible to choirs of all sizes. / Choeur SAB

Alternative indie rockers American Authors climbed the charts in 14 countries with this irrepressibly upbeat anthem that has youthful enthusiasm to spare. The plucky banjo riff and street-percussion rhythms are instantly recognizable, and a singable hook offers squeaky-clean pop lyrics. Our SSA voicing easily adapts for 2-part choirs by incorporating a small group of singers on a repetitive one-bar signature phrase. / Choeur TBB

With beautiful images of Creation, this message in song delivers an expressive testimony of God's presence in our lives. Careful choral arranging uses unison voices mingled with thicker vocal tapestries, all to balance variety with accessibility. The time-honored text and Sacred Harp tune bring a sturdy confidence to the anthem, making it a great choice for anytime. / SAB

A Gaelic Blessing is a simple and catchy piece by Craig McLeish. This piece will be particularly useful for school, junior and community choirs, and a tuneful introduction to singing simple contrapuntal lines. The second soprano part repeats the tune at bar 33 and should dominate here - the first sopranos and altos should support appropriately. Ease and beauty of tone should be of paramount importance throughout. An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers, the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs, including sacred and secular works from simple, four-part settings to more expansive, yet accessible, repertoire in an exciting variety of styles. Craig McLeish began his musical life as a chorister at St Paul's Cathedral under Barry Rose. He began composing at the age of ten and his preces and responses for four trebles are still in the repertoire. After a degree at York University he returned to London to study at the Guildhall and sang again at St Paul's as a tenor. At the time he also arranged and copied music for West End shows such as Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, and played bass guitar for various groups. This led to a spell in the cult pop band 'Fat and Frantic', who shaved the top 100 twice with the whimsical anthem Last night my wife hoovered my head. He also worked as musical assistant for David Heneker (Half a Sixpence) and David Fanshawe (African Sanctus). In 1992 Craig became director of the Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers, performing concerts throughout the UK and becoming involved in a number of recordings and BBC broadcasts. During this time he arranged more than 250 orchestral scores ranging from Queen to Calamity Jane, Stravinsky and Stevie Wonder. Alongside this he began arranging and writing songs for children's collections (Big Blue Planet, Love Shone Down) and producing recordings and string arrangements for various artists (Sheila Walsh, Kim Hill, Matt Redman). He is also well known as a conductor and arranger for Songs of Praise. Recently Craig has collaborated with composer Tolga Kashif writing orchestrations for the RPO's Seo Taiji Symphony, the Classic FM chart-topping CD by saxophonist Tyler Rix, and the Genesis Suite which was premiered at the Barbican. He has been musical director of Young Voices UK for 13 years, bringing large school choirs together to play with a live band and solo artists, and currently conducts the Milton Keynes Community Choir, Hart and Soul Community Choir and the Milton Keynes Youth Choir. / Choeur SSA

With a text based on Psalm 33, this anthem poses questions of what makes a Christian sing, rejoice, and lift one's voice...all answered by 'God's unfailing love.? Upbeat and positive, it's a perfect call to praise at any time during the year. Easily prepared. / Choeur SAB

Co-written by the composer of Broadway's smash hit Hamilton, this funky, positive finale from 2012's cheerleading-themed musical is chock full of fun. Energetic call-and-response writing propels the song forward, while a super-singable hook grows each time it returns until the brilliant and boisterous end. Fresh! / Choeur SAB

Eleanor Rigby , released in 1966 was a sure sign that The Beatles was maturing and writing more adult-themed songs. Paul McCartney's impressionistic lyric about a lonely woman of uncertain years was to become a standard. It has now been arranged by Jeremy Birchall for SSA choir with piano accompaniment. / Choeur SSA Et Piano